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R459 WVX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,166 mi
Last recorded158,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 WVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 158,166 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 158,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,536 miles

corrosion to osr wheel arch

corrosion to rear ns sill

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 15 Mar 2012 139,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside flooring rusted rubber gromet missing

rear arch rusted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 138,903 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside flooring rusted rubber gromet missing

rear arch rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 128,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front registration plate cracked

advise n/s rear tyre worn near limits on outside edge

advise spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 128,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front registration plate cracked

advise n/s rear tyre worn near limits on outside edge

advise spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 116,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 116,768 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 May 2008 113,242 miles

All four flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroded and would recommend replacement.

Front exhaust hangers and brackets missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in l/h steering track rod end and would recommend replacement.

Slight blow on exhaust at joint to the rear of the catalytic converter.

Pass 21 May 2008 113,242 miles

All four flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroded and would recommend replacement.

Front exhaust hangers and brackets missing.

Play in l/h steering track rod end and would recommend replacement.

Slight blow on exhaust at joint to the rear of the catalytic converter.

Pass 9 May 2007 106,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 99,594 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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R459 WVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R459 WVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R459 WVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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